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Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself — Content Guide for Parents

By Judy BlumeBradbury Press1977ISBN 9780878881130298 pages
Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

The novel from bestselling author Lisa Alther--now available as an ebook A wise and funny novel about the kind of love that extends beyond boundaries--within this world and into the next Raised in the Tennessee hills in the 1950s by a widower father, Jude grows into a young woman who finds her soul mate in her new neighbor Molly. But when age and social convention intervene, she must find a new person to entrust with her heart. Venturing north to pursue all that '60s New York has to offer, Jude finds comfort in her childhood pal Sandy, a man now in the midst of his own metamorphosis. Will she give her love to Sandy, or will the attractive and mysterious poet Anna be her true match? With an endearing heroine and a keen understanding of the human condition, Alther's smart and captivating tale considers how changing views on what it means to love--and be loved--can alter lives. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Lisa Alther, including rare photos from the author's personal collection.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is present in the book. The narrative focuses on the experiences of a young girl and does not depict physical violence or harm between characters. No scary content is present in the book. The story is light-hearted and focuses on the imaginative adventures of a young girl, without any genuinely frightening elements.

  • Does Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself have violence?

    No violence is present in the book. The narrative focuses on the experiences of a young girl and does not depict physical violence or harm between characters.

  • Does Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself have scary content?

    No scary content is present in the book. The story is light-hearted and focuses on the imaginative adventures of a young girl, without any genuinely frightening elements.

  • Does Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in the book itself. The search results mention themes of anti-Semitism and the Holocaust but do not indicate any specific religious practices or beliefs depicted in the narrative.

  • Does Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself have racial/cultural content?

    The book addresses themes of racism and anti-Semitism, particularly in the context of post-World War II America. It discusses the prejudices faced by Jewish characters and reflects on societal attitudes of the time.

  • Does Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself have profanity?

    No profanity is present in the book. The narrative is suitable for its target audience of children and does not include any inappropriate language.

  • Does Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The narrative does not address environmental issues or activism.

  • Does Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The search results reference other works by Judy Blume that discuss sexual themes, but these do not pertain to 'Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself'.

  • Does Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While it features a young female protagonist, it does not promote or challenge traditional gender expectations in a significant way.

  • Does Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book 'Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself'. The search results do not indicate any LGBTQ+ content related to this specific book.